Subject: Cecropia moths mating?
Location: SW Ontario
July 1, 2013 10:49 am
We found these 2 moths mating on the gate post to our pool. We think the fat one is the female as she has smaller feathered antennae. They have been there since yesterday having a little alone time until we decided to take photos of them (moth porn? LOL)
The close up photo of the female looks like she is smiling. (lucky girl)
Signature: Kristyn
Hi Kristyn,
We never tire of photos of procreating insects and other bugs. These mating Cecropia Moths make a lovely couple. We hope she gets to lay her eggs so that you will be treated to future generations of Cecropia Moths.
Friends and I have been watching a strange coccoon all winter. Today a beautiful, very large month came from the coccoon. We took several pictures and investigated what type of moth it was. Our pictures match in everyway to a moth called Cecropia.
We are located in the south western mountains of North Carolina at Brevard. Elevation 3,500 ft. apprx.
Never seen a moth like this before. is this out of range for these type of moths? Thank you.
Congratulations on your sighting. According to BugGuide, you live within the range of the Cecropia Moth.